The Ultimate Guide to Platform-as-a-Service

2026 · Kiwi Edition

Also known as PaaS.

Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) represents a critical layer in cloud computing that enables developers and organizations to build, deploy, and manage applications without the complexity of maintaining infrastructure. It sits alongside other cloud service models such as Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), offering integrated environments that accelerate digital transformation and application innovation.

Exploring recent stories tagged with Platform-as-a-Service reveals a vibrant ecosystem marked by rapid growth, diverse vendor advancements, and strategic partnerships. From new PaaS solutions focusing on AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and low-code/no-code development, to expansions in analytics, security, and data management platforms, the landscape is shaped by emerging technologies and evolving business demands.

Readers interested in Platform-as-a-Service will gain insights into how organizations leverage PaaS to enhance agility, optimize operations, and scale innovation. The stories also highlight challenges like security, integration complexities, and market competition, providing a comprehensive view of PaaS’s role in shaping the future of cloud computing and enterprise digital strategies.

Kiwi Platform-as-a-Service news
Analyst Insights
NiCE named leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CCaaS
Gartner · PaaS · UC
Thu, 11th Sep 2025
Expert columns
How agility & energy will shape Australia's AI in 2026
By Nathan Hall of Pure Storage
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Why multi-subsidiary management is where accounting software breaks
By Annexa
Mon, 5th May 2025
Recent news
Cloudflare expands Agent Cloud for AI software agents
About Digital Transformation
5 days ago
Anthropic launches Claude Managed Agents in public beta
About Software-as-a-Service
Last week
Nutanix expands Kubernetes & AI push for neoclouds
About Virtualisation
Last week
SAP to acquire Reltio to boost enterprise data, AI ops
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Redgate unveils SaaS edition of its database monitor
About Software-as-a-Service
Last month
Hitachi iQ upgrade targets on-prem agentic AI at scale
About Storage
Last month
Hitachi Vantara tops APeJ high-end storage rankings
About Storage
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Telgea raises USD $5m to expand global mobile platform
About Unified Communications
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
BPC named tech leader in 2025 SPARK Matrix ranking
About Productivity
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
AvePoint boosts AI agent governance & cloud backups
About Storage
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
ServiceNow deepens Claude AI integration across work
About Insurance
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
Twilio, AEG sign fan engagement & data partnership
About Software-as-a-Service
Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Twilio, AEG partner to enhance live sport & ticketing
About Customer Relationship Management
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
CFOs tighten grip as rising cloud costs hit tech margins
About Software-as-a-Service
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Hitachi Vantara storage named leader in GigaOm AI era
About Storage
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Job moves
Backblaze names Anuj Kumar as chief revenue officer
Move at VMware
4 days ago
MarketAxess names William Quan Chief Technology Officer
Move at Amazon Web Services
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Hitachi Vantara names Wendy Koh APAC Sales Vice President
Move at Cisco
Tue, 6th Jan 2026
Spectrum appoints Deane Jessep to drive sovereign AI strategy
Move at IBM
Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Spectrum appoints Marty Bennett to lead new era of growth
Move at Spectrum
Thu, 26th Jun 2025
HPE promotes team member to South Pacific Managing Director
Move at Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Tue, 17th Jan 2023
EncompaaS brings on new chief customer officer as part of growth strategy
Move at EncompaaS
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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